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| Former Charis Resident 2 |
| “ I spent 5 years in and out of detoxes, AA meetings, hospitals before arriving at Charis. Due to the nature of the programme something in me changed and I became more willing to look at myself instead of blaming everybody and everything for what was happening to me.
The first phase of the programme was when I began to get real. Having peers who are all addicted, no matter what, showed me that I wasn’t any different to others. I feel that the staff and counsellors ensure that Charis has a loving and caring environment by their approach to recovery and this plants the seeds of hope in life for the client. The programme is not easy and without my own efforts and struggles I would not be a recovering alcoholic ‘a day at a time’, even today. I was taught to get real, in touch with my emotions and have learnt that my Higher Power, at any given time, will not give me a challenge I cannot handle as long as I practice the programme. The fact that Charis practises the 12 step programme, prepares you for life and gives dignity to the suffering alcoholic is very significant to me. ” Former Charis Resident now in full time work.
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